Seth Paxton
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Bully 8.5 of 10
From top 10 2001 thread:
I just saw one of the best indy-style murder films of the year, IMHO. It surpassed both The Deep End and In the Bedroom for me, though Bedroom and Deep End had some of the best acting of the year, the ensemble of young actors in Bully were very strong.
But Bully also had a great look, style, and was extremely well-paced. Tension and drama is maintained throughout the film. It's rare that true stories come to screen so well.
This is also "Scared Straight" for parents.
Bully goes to #17 on my list, just ahead of In the Bedroom. I recommend checking it out, it's already out on DVD. Just be ready for nudity, language, drug use, and the thought that your teenager could be running wild. I bet the truth and this film aren't very far apart however.
From top 10 2001 thread:
I just saw one of the best indy-style murder films of the year, IMHO. It surpassed both The Deep End and In the Bedroom for me, though Bedroom and Deep End had some of the best acting of the year, the ensemble of young actors in Bully were very strong.
But Bully also had a great look, style, and was extremely well-paced. Tension and drama is maintained throughout the film. It's rare that true stories come to screen so well.
This is also "Scared Straight" for parents.
Bully goes to #17 on my list, just ahead of In the Bedroom. I recommend checking it out, it's already out on DVD. Just be ready for nudity, language, drug use, and the thought that your teenager could be running wild. I bet the truth and this film aren't very far apart however.